CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS
09/19/2011
Dentistry and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
This presentation provided an overview of dental care for individuals with special health care needs (pediatric to adult). The presentation included information about unique aspects of providing dental care to individuals with special health care needs, barriers to access to care, the dental home model, as well as a presentation on dental training resources/modules. This presentation included an overview of the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
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10/13/2011
State of the States, State of the Nation: 2011
fromhttp://www.colemaninstitute.org/conferences.phpThis conference is about cognitive disability and technology in challenging economic environments. Theme: economic perspectives on disability as they relate to federal funding, the state budgets, the impacts on people with cognitive disabilities, and the role technology can play.
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10/31/2011
The New Federal IDEA Part C Regulations: Selected Review of Major Policy Changes
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12/10/2011
Arab American Communities and Disabilities: Getting to Know You, Getting to Know Us
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, working in collaboration with its NJ ADD partners, Disability Rights New Jersey and the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, other statewide disability organizations, including NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, the NJ Division of Disability Services, and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, is sponsoring the Arab American Communities and Disabilities Conference on December 10, 2011.
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01/10/2012
Advancing Equity and Excellence through Universal Design for Learning
fromhttp://aucd.adobeconnect.com/e2vw9vmp9r2/event/registration.htmlUniversal Course Design is a professional development concept that strives to make learning accessible to all students, no matter their individual backgrounds. The webinar provided advanced strategies employed by UCD with a focus on the four key principles: curriculum, instruction, assessment and environment.
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01/19/2012
Making Lifelong Connections 2012
fromhttp://www.makinglifelongconnections.wordpress.comThis is a unique opportunity for MCHB trainees to build leadership skills, meet other MCHB trainees and former trainees, and enhance career development. Registration is due November 14.
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02/11/2012
2012 AMCHP Conference
fromhttp://www.amchp.org/EVENTS/AMCHP-CONFERENCE/Pages/default.aspx
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03/01/2012
Race, Ethnicity, and Disabilities: State of the Science Conference
fromhttp://www.vcu-projectempowerment.org/research/researchDays.cfmVirginia Commonwealth University Project Empowerment funded by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research invites you to attend "Race, Ethnicity, and Disabilities: State of the Science Conference." Mark your calendar for this conference that will bring expert researchers and educators to present about the state of the science of disability research involving racial and ethnic minorities.
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03/11/2012
Second World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care
fromhttp://www.worldcongressonsb.org/The Spina Bifida Association is pleased to announce its continuing efforts to improve the health of those living with Spina Bifida by announcing the Second World congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care. This innovative meeting serves as the preeminent forum for a unique gathering of international Spina Bifida researchers and healthcare professionals specializing in a range of medical disciplines.
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03/15/2012
Trainee Webinar: Finding and Securing a Job or Fellowship
The presenters on this webinar spoke about the benefits of being a trainee in a large network and why staying connected to the network is important. The presentation included how to find a job or fellowship, how a fellowship can benefit your career, and how to "sell" your traineeship experience to prospective employers who are not familiar with UCEDDs/LENDs. Additional tips and advice were given to help find and secure a job or fellowship.
Finding and Securing a Job or Fellowship.pdf
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03/24/2012
The Pacific Rim International Forum on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
fromhttp://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/The Pacific Rim International Forum, a Pacific Rim International Conference pre-event, highlights the potential to transform lives and communities through the theoretical and practical application of human rights norms and standards.
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03/26/2012
28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity
fromhttp://www.pacrim.hawaii.eduThe 28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity (Pac Rim) will bring together a diverse international gathering of academics, community leaders, self-advocates, specialists and officials to Honolulu, Hawaii on March 26-27, 2012.
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04/11/2012
Western Social Science Association Section on Chronic Disease & Disability 54th Annual Conference
fromhttp://wssa.asu.eduThe Section encourages research on policies, problems, cultural representations, health issues, and experiences that involve people with disabilities and chronic disease.
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04/23/2012
2012 Disability Policy Seminar
fromhttp://www.disabilitypolicyseminar.org/Join us in Washington, DC, April 23-25 for the ultimate gathering of advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year we'll be focusing on presidential election-year issues and how to make a difference with grassroots advocacy. A special Trainee Symposium and Reception is planned for Sunday evening.
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06/18/2012
AAIDD 136th Annual Meeting: Research, Practice, Policy
fromhttp://aaidd.org/content_6546.cfm?navID=75AAIDD 136th Annual Meeting: Research, Practice, Policy
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